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Adult learning peak body visits, calls for 'reassessment'The president of Australia's peak adult learning body, Professor Barry Golding has visited Rockhampton for a forum calling for a reassessment of adult education in Australia. CQUniversity hosted the forum at its Ron Smyth Building in Quay Street. Full Details…2013-07-08 09:52:31.0 |
- Aboriginal community art projects displayed on Rockhampton Campus
Published on 07 March, 2012
A selection of Aboriginal community art projects is being displayed on Rockhampton Campus.
The Sustaining Connections exhibition will be on show until Friday, March 9.
- Mighty Fitzroy River can count on healthy partnership
Published on 07 March, 2012
The mighty Fitzroy River winds through Australia's second largest seaward draining catchment and it's the largest waterway flowing into the Great Barrier Reef lagoon.
Data on river health is already collected by 26 organisations at 450 locations throughout the catchment but there's been issues of public confidence all the same.
- Paramedic program pioneers find time to volunteer in Fiji
Published on 06 March, 2012
Prue Farquhar and Lauren Newman are proud to be among the pioneering cohort of students in CQUniversity's Paramedic Science program.
They took a two week break from their studies recently to travel to Fiji with VESA - the Volunteer Eco Students Aboard.
- School funding review fails to deliver, while simpler pathway ignored
Published on 06 March, 2012
After much fanfare, the final report of the panel appointed by the Australian Government to review school funding is, overall, a disappointment. On the positive side, the process of generating the report has fostered much discussion, clarification and increased awareness of the financing of schooling in Australia.
- Uni researchers feature during CQ EXPO
Published on 05 March, 2012
CQUniversity researchers feature on the seminars program for CQ EXPO, the Central Queensland Transport, Trades and Mining Expo.
Associate Professor Col Greensill will speak on Revolutionising post-schooling education to better meet the unique skills needs of this region.
- New kids and their blocks - Lego brought to life at CQUni
Published on 05 March, 2012
Thanks to support from the Bechtel Corporation, CQUniversity Engineering students now have access to the latest equipment to enhance their learning experience.
Some recent funds have enabled CQUniversity to upgrade its existing educational robots, giving first-year Engineering students access to the very latest technology.
- Hitomi recalls roof rescue after Japan's tsunami
Published on 02 March, 2012
Hitomi Abe is among a group of Japanese exchange students from Miyagi University of Education who are enrolled at CQUniversity Rockhampton, thanks to an Australian Government tsunami relief fund.
She was working in a bookshop when news came of the tsunami so she and her co-workers fled to the roof of their building.
- Academic helps kids understand competing models for republican government
Published on 02 March, 2012
A CQUniversity academic from the School of Commerce and Law, Associate Professor Kristy Richardson recently joined a Schools Constitutional Convention debate in Rockhampton and helped give a perspective on the 'case against Australian becoming a republic'.
Member for Capricornia Kirsten Livermore provided a perspective on the 'case for a republic'.
- Uni's air-con works best on hot days, thanks to research
Published on 02 March, 2012
CQUniversity has been testing office air-conditioning which works best when the sun is shining brightly.
In what could be a world first, solar heat is used to run a dehumidifier.
- Fabbro helps Sarina community improve dam water quality
Published on 02 March, 2012
CQUniversity's Associate Professor Larelle Fabbro has continued her role helping the Sarina community improve water quality at Middle Creek Dam.
Sarina Landcare Catchment Management Association (SLCMA) recently held an information session at Middle Creek Dam to discuss continued involvement with the local community to improve water quality at the dam.